Water in Hell
Navigating Despair: Unveiling Broken Social Scene's 'Water in Hell' Meaning
Lyrics
The newspaper ride is hanging like a thread
The precarious state of the newspaper ride symbolizes a delicate situation.
You're looking for your sailor boy
The person is searching for a loved one, referred to as a sailor boy.
The music uncertainly, disconcertingly
The music creates an unsettling and disconcerting atmosphere.
You're looking for your sailor boy
The search for the sailor boy continues amidst uncertainty.
From what I can tell
The speaker observes and comments on the situation.
There's water in hell
A metaphorical statement suggesting unexpected challenges or difficulties.
The shuck and jive, the shuck and jive is over
The deceptive practices and tricks are no longer effective.
The shuck and jive, the shuck and jive is over
Reiteration of the end of deceptive actions.
The second time, the second time is over
The repetition emphasizes the finality of a particular experience.
It's too bad the monkey's on your shoulder
An unfortunate situation is compared to having a burden or problem.
Well the truth be a lying stone cold messiah
A cynical view of truth, suggesting a misleading or deceitful figure.
It's time to let the cash roll in
A shift towards a more materialistic perspective, emphasizing financial gains.
This ain't the kind of man I want to defend
An objection to defending a certain type of individual.
It's the year 2010
A reference to the specific year 2010, possibly indicating a significant time.
From what I can tell
Reiteration of the idea of facing challenges or difficulties.
There's water in hell
A repetition emphasizing the presence of challenges.
The shuck and jive, the shuck and jive is over
Confirmation that deceptive actions are no longer effective.
The shuck and jive, the shuck and jive is over
Reiteration of the conclusion of deceptive practices.
The second time, the second time got older
The passing of time is acknowledged, possibly with regret.
It's too bad the monkey's not
The burden or problem is still present and has not disappeared.
No one likes to lose (no one likes to lose)
A general observation that nobody enjoys experiencing loss.
No one likes to lose
Reiteration of the dislike for losing.
There's water in hell
Repetition emphasizing the challenging nature of the situation.
There's water in hell
Continued emphasis on the presence of difficulties or challenges.
There's water in hell
Reiteration of the idea that challenges persist.
There's water in hell
Continued emphasis on facing difficulties or challenges.
There's water in hell
Repetition underscoring the ongoing nature of challenges.
There's water in hell
Continued emphasis on the persistent nature of challenges.
There's water in hell
Reiteration of the challenging conditions, suggesting a consistent struggle.
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